http://glassgardenbeads.com This is the tagline Mon, 12 May 2008 22:52:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Cathy's famous bottle cap beads and bottle cap pendants are "editors' pick" in the current issue of Beads 2008 along with many other beautiful finds from around the country. Also included are instructions incorporating her bottle cap pendants into a vintage-looking necklace! They are in stores now so pick ... http://glassgardenbeads.com/archive/bottle-cap-beads-editors-pick-in-beads-2008/ Here are some artists we strongly endorse! http://glassgardenbeads.com/archive/taglinks/ 20%off! EVERYONE IS INVITED! 20% off! Get out of the house on Super Bowl Sunday! Sunday Feb. 3rd from 12-5pm All day DOOR PRIZES, DEMOS (including lampworking, bead spinners, and how to use earwire jigs), OPEN BEADING, SNACKS, and 20% off BEADS! Please feel free to bring your beads, hang ... http://glassgardenbeads.com/archive/super-bowl-party-sunday-feb-3rd/ There are many ways to finish a bracelet or necklace with jump rings. Here are a few tips to make your pieces more secure and longer-lasting while keeping a clean, finished look. Use Oval Jump Rings: I cannot tell you how many times I have had to repair a ... http://glassgardenbeads.com/archive/ask-arlene-its-all-about-the-ring/ Bead Fair 2008 Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 16th 7 17th Visitor Center at Living History Farms Urbandale, IA GLBG Bead Bonanza Sunday, March 9th South Municipal Complex Pavillion Southfield, MI Twin Cities Bead Bazaar Saturday & Sunday, March 15th & 16th Eisenhower Community Center Hopkins, MN Omaha Bead Bazaar Saturday, April 5th Westside Community Education Center Omeha, NE Art Glass and ... http://glassgardenbeads.com/archive/show-schedule-2008/ GLASS GARDEN IS LOOKING FOR BOTTLE CAPS FROM YOUR FAVORITE BEER OR SODA! You can join the effort and recycle your bottle caps in the yellow containers at Tiny's, Blue Monday, James Gang Coffee Shop. James Gang Hideaway, or Just Food Coop. Or you can send/bring your caps to: ... http://glassgardenbeads.com/archive/recycle-your-bottle-caps-at-glass-garden/ One wouldn't think the task of decorating a window would prove to be so difficult...and yet... It is only the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and I have seen SEVEN over-sized ornaments of cardboard, two trips to Target for icicle Christmas lights (with the green cord NOT the white), 1 sled from ... http://glassgardenbeads.com/archive/new-gg-blog-change-of-a-window-dress/ No two snowflakes alike! Here is the latest festive project that Cathy has found to preoccupy her pre-winter days. Perfect for the super creative yet easily distracted types (y'all know who you are!) These snowflakes are also great for people with obsessive-compulsive tendencies, as Cathy says, "with each trail ... http://glassgardenbeads.com/archive/new-gg-blog-let-it-snow/ Rubber earring backs prove to be a simple way to hold your beads in place while working on a project. These reusable earring backs are easily secured on your wire and they don't leave a sticky residue like tape often does. And the best part...they're cheap! A pair runs ... http://glassgardenbeads.com/archive/ask-arlene-use-earring-backs-to-hold-beads-in-place/ Photos by Griff Wigley . Join local artists for another stunning show and sale this holiday season. Jewelry, pottery, knitted pieces, and Cathy's hand-blown ornaments are just a few of the incredible gifts! GREZZO GALLERY 16 Bridge Square Northfield, MN 55057 November 1st - December 24th EVENTS Artists Reception: Nov 10, 5-8pm Winter Walk: ... http://glassgardenbeads.com/archive/fine-craft-collective-grezzo-gallery/